
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Coast Metro Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $900 (54 Rentals)
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South Coast Metro, Santa Ana, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Coast Metro?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Coast Metro Studio Apartments | $2,806 | $1,587 | $5,817 |
South Coast Metro 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,075 | $1,557 | $10,000+ |
South Coast Metro 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,014 | $2,009 | $10,000+ |
South Coast Metro 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,865 | $3,845 | $7,580 |
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There are currently 54 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Coast Metro Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA.
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Cheapest Available South Coast Metro Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Coast Metro area of Santa Ana, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Metro East Senior Park 62+ priced from $1,557. Warwick Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,706. Here are the most affordable South Coast Metro apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Metro East Senior Park 62+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,557 |
Warwick Square | A | 1BR,1BA | $1,706 |
Santa Ana Birch Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
1413 N. Spurgeon Street Partners, GP | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
Las Casas Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
Park City View | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
The Imperial Apartments | Studio Style A | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
The Regent | 1 Bed, 1 Ba | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
Village Meadows | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Coast Metro, CA
As of June 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Coast Metro area is the $2.81 price per square foot 3x2 Townhouse Model at South Coast Fountains in the in the South Harbor neighborhood starting from $4,495. The second greatest value South Coast Metro apartment is the Grand Cayman Model at Calypso Apartments and Lofts starting at $3,234 with a $2.54 price per square foot in the Westpark neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Coast Metro apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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South Coast Fountains | 3x2 Townhouse | 3BR,2BA | $2.81 |
Calypso Apartments and Lofts | Grand Cayman | 2BR,2BA | $2.54 |
Pinnacle at MacArthur Place | Louvre | 2BR,2BA | $2.83 |
Villa Marseilles Apartments | The Lavender Garden-2 BR, 2 BA- Balcony | 2BR,2BA | $2.75 |
213 W Washington Ave, Unit 213 W Washington Ave | 213 W Washington Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.14 |
Country Squire Apartments | Call for Specials! Fully Renovated 2 Bedroom w/... | 2BR,2BA | $2.74 |
Kenyon Pointe | Floor Plan Up | 2BR,2BA | $2.51 |
Emerald Terrace Apartments | 2 Bed / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.79 |
3400 South Main Street | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.79 |
Warwick Square | A | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Coast Metro, Santa Ana, CA
Ranked #2
Among neighborhoods in Santa Ana, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in South Coast Metro, Santa Ana, CA
Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California, including Santa Ana. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Getting Around the South Coast Metro Neighborhood in Santa Ana, CA
Walk Score®
62 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
59 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
42 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Coast Metro Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Coast Metro?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Coast Metro is under $2,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Coast Metro?
The cheapest apartment in South Coast Metro is Metro East Senior Park 62+ which is listed at $1,557, while the average apartment in South Coast Metro costs $4,540.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Coast Metro?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 38 regular apartments in South Coast Metro that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in South Coast Metro?
Cheap apartments in South Coast Metro have an average cost of $454 which is $4,086 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Coast Metro.
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